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harsh(
harsh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (severe)
a. duro
Despite the harsh conditions of his childhood, the support of his family made it a happy one.A pesar de las condiciones duras de su infancia, el apoyo de su familia lo hizo feliz.
b. severo
The family moved to Phoenix, because they couldn't take another harsh Montana winter.La familia se mudó a Phoenix porque no podían aguantar otro invierno severo en Montana.
c. riguroso (punishment)
The threat of harsh punishment kept the inmates in line.La amenaza de castigos rigurosos mantuvo a los reclusos controlados.
d. violento (contrast)
The beauty of some diamonds stands in harsh contrast with the origins of those diamonds.La belleza de algunos diamantes se encuentra en contraste violento con sus orígenes.
2. (too bright)
a. áspero
Wanda was startled by Guillermo's harsh tone of voice.Wanda se sorprendió por el tono áspero de la voz de Guillermo.
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